Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health

There are lots of ways to manage and improve your emotional health and wellbeing. If this is an area you would like some support with- please contact your Carefree worker, PA or Social Worker.
There is also a useful directory below, to signpost you to specific wellbeing support.
The NHS Five Ways to Wellbeing Page also has lots of practical tips to improve your emotional health: 5 steps to mental wellbeing – NHS
Directory of Local Services
Support for Everyone
CAMHS – up to 18. NHS Mental Health Support. CAMHS | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (cornwallft.nhs.uk)
The Dreadnought Centre. Offering a range of support services for young people aged 8-19 who struggle with their emotional wellbeing. https://www.thedreadnought.co.uk/
iCMHT – 18+. NHS adult mental health support. Integrated Community Mental Health Teams | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (cornwallft.nhs.uk)
Kooth – 11-19. Online mental wellbeing community. Home – Kooth
Outlook South West – 16+. NHS Mental Health Support. Outlook South West | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (cornwallft.nhs.uk)
Mind – 18 + offering a range of face to face, online and recovery focused groups and activities for people struggling with mental health difficulties Mind Cornwall — for better mental health – Mind Cornwall — for better mental health (cornwallmind.org)
The Wave Project – 8-21. Support people struggling with their mental health, social deprivation and social isolation through surfing. The Wave Project | The Surf Therapy Charity : Wave Project
Young People Cornwall – 11-25. Support young people to engage in therapeutic activity. Making Waves – Young People Cornwall
White Gold Cornwall – Provide individual support and psychosocial intervention White Gold Cornwall Foundation – Support for Vulnerable Young People in Cornwall
Support for Women
The Women’s centre – 11+. Support for Sexual Abuse and Domestic Abuse victims. About us : Women’s Centre Cornwall (womenscentrecornwall.org.uk)
Georgia’s Voice. Offering free, small confidential support groups for women aged 18-25. https://georgiasvoice.co.uk/
BAME Social Group at The Inspiring Women Network. A social group for Black, Asian, and minoritised women. It is a safe space to build relationships, talk about shared experiences, and do something fun, nourishing and creative. https://www.inspiringwomennetwork.co.uk/s-projects-side-by-side
Support for Men
Band Of Brothers. Mentors young men 18+ to support them with the transition into adulthood. https://abandofbrothers.org.uk/
Man Down – 18+. Support for Men struggling with their mental health. Support | Man Down Cornwall | Cornwall (mandown-cornwall.co.uk)
Pegasus – Men’s mental health support Pegasus – Men’s Wellbeing Centre CIC (pegasusmenswellbeing.co.uk)
Support for LGBTQIA+ Young People
Young and Yourself, the Intercom trust – up to 25. A youth group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Questioning young people. Home (lgbtqyouthcornwall.co.uk)
Cornwall Pride- Cornwall Pride promotes diversity, inclusion, and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in Cornwall by bringing together people from all walks of life. Cornwall Pride – Cornwall Pride
Support for Young People with SEND
Kernow connect – 11-19, and those up to 25 with SEND. Kernow Connect | Action For Children
Support for Neurodiverse Young People
Aspires at the Dreadnought Centre. A moving on programme supporting young people aged 11-18 with a diagnosis of Autism to access mainstream social activities. https://www.thedreadnought.co.uk/aspires
Support for Young People who have experienced Abuse or Sexual Violence
CLEAR – all ages. Support following emotional trauma, in particular abuse. This can be physical, sexual, psychological or emotional. CLEAR – Emotional Trauma & Therapy Specialists – CLEAR (clearsupport.net)
Safer Futures – 5+. Providing help for children, young people and adults affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and those demonstrating abusive behaviours. https://saferfutures.org.uk/
First light – All ages. Domestic abuse and sexual violence support. First Light – First Light
Jigsaw – 3-18. Post sexual abuse service. Jigsaw – Cornwall Council
WAVES counselling project – 16+. If you have experienced any form of domestic violence, abuse, or family violence, this service may be for you. Domestic Violence | Truro | WAVES Counselling Project
Victim Care – 8-25. Victims of crime. Victim Support Devon and Cornwall | Victim Care Devon and Cornwall
Support for Young People who are Bereaved
Penhaligons friends – 4-18. Support for bereaved children and young people. Penhaligons Friends – A Cornish charity supporting bereaved children & young people
Support for Young Parents
WILD – Support for young parents (Under 23). HOME | Cornwall | WILD Young Parents Project (wildproject.org.uk)
Home-Start Kernow- Support for parents (all ages) https://homestartkernow.org.uk/contact-us/
Support for Young People Struggling with Alchohol/Substance Misuse
We are with you/YZUP – All ages. Support if you’re worried about drug or alcohol use. Help and advice on drugs and alcohol – With You (wearewithyou.org.uk)
Support for Young People who have experienced Homelessness
Cornwall Health for Homeless – 16+ Health for Homeless | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (cornwallft.nhs.uk)